Steven Birkenmeyer
May 7, 2021
Steven Birkenmeyer, age 64, of Brookfield. Former owner of Lion Web Components. Beloved husband of Kathleen Birkenmeyer nee, Paveza; loving father of Michael Birkenmeyer; brother of Bonnie Birkenmeyer, Thomas (Deborah) Birkenmeyer, John Birkenmeyer and the late Barry (Doris) Birkenmeyer; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, May 7, 2021 from 3 P.M. until time of service...
Brian Bakalich
May 6, 2021
Brian Bakalich, age 58, of La Grange Park. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Sandra Bakalich, nee Joyce; devoted father of Alexandra Bakalich and Rachel Bakalich; loving son of Ruth Bakalich, nee Feddern and the late Lawrence Bakalich; dear brother of Bruce Bakalich and Craig Bakalich; son in law of Rozanne Blair and the late Warren "Bud" Joyce, Jr.; brother...
Judith F. Hockemeyer, Nee Meyer
May 5, 2021
Judith F. Hockemeyer, nee Meyer, age 79 of Broadview. Beloved wife of Donald Hockemeyer; loving mother of Deb (James) Barker; devoted grandmother Riley Barker and Madysen Barker; dear sister of Donald (Sue) Meyer and the late Sharon (the late Steve) Simpson; aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Monday, May 10, 2021 from 11...
John E. Lenz
Apr 30, 2021
John E. Lenz, age 75 of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of the late Judith A. Lenz, nee Kordick; fond father of John (Karen) Lenz and James (Joely) Lenz; dear grandfather of Rebecca Lenz, Samantha (Matthew) Henning, Alexandria Lenz and Hunter Lenz.
A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 from 11 A.M. to time of...
Lenore J. Parrilli, Nee Paveleck
Apr 16, 2021
Lenore J. Parrilli, nee Paveleck, age 87, of Broadview. Took God's loving hand and passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved daughter of the late John J. Paveleck and Cecelia A. Paveleck, nee Rogal; loving sister of Maxine Mora, nee Budyn, Marie (Livio) Ochoa, nee Budyn; aunt of Bridget (Joseph) Diaz, Michael (Linda) Franklin, LeeAnn (Gary) Boardman, Elena...
Richard J. Hurbanis
Apr 14, 2021
Richard J. Hurbanis, age 78, of Indian Head Park. Beloved husband of Ruth Hurbanis, nee Adler; devoted father of Kenneth (Joyce) Hurbanis, Kevin (Julie) Hurbanis and Karen (Philip) Morrissey; loving grandfather of Jack, Emma, Ina, Grace, Garrett and Erin. Rich was a 50 Year Mason, currently of Westchester Lodge 995; longtime member of Medinah Shriners, Past President of the...
Gregory Lee Follansbee
Apr 13, 2021
Gregory Lee Follansbee, age 62 of Brookfield. Army Veteran. Beloved son of Joan Evelyn Follansbee, nee Schmidt; loving brother of Linda Follansbee and Mark Follansbee. Preceded in death by his father Chet Ronnie Follansbee and brother Randall Follansbee.
Services & interment Private
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street,...
Kenneth Charles Hoppenrath
Apr 13, 2021
Kenneth Charles Hoppenrath, age 78 of Brookfield. Army Veteran Beloved husband of the late Gloria Hoppenrath, nee Rockney; fond father of Timothy (Erica) Hoppenrath and Michele Cusack; dear grandfather of Justin Hoppenrath; brother of Edward (Shari) Hoppenrath.
Interment Private, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445...
Linda A. Marecek, Nee Witt
Apr 10, 2021
Linda A. Marecek, nee Witt, age 73 of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Craig M. Marecek; loving mother of Heidi Lynn Marecek and Matthew Craig Marecek; dear grandmother of Paige Brianna Marecek; sister of John (Sue) Witt, Carol (Roger) Eichenberger, Robert (Edie) Witt and William Witt; dear friend to many.
A Memorial Gathering will be held...
Anthony “Tony” La Rocco
Apr 8, 2021
Anthony La Rocco
A Chapel Service will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. All wishing to attend are asked to meet at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513 at 9:45 A.M. A procession will take place to the Cemetery for the Service.
Entombment...
David “Dave” Dodoer
Apr 6, 2021
David "Dave" Dodoer, age 56 of Lyons. Beloved husband of Annette Dodoer, nee Rybicki; fond father of Michael (Kalee) Dodoer and Nicole Dodoer: papa of Chase and Paityn; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Gathering will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021 3:00 P.M. to time of Services at 7:00 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home...
John E. Slechter, Jr.
Apr 5, 2021
John E. Slechter, Jr., age 81 of Westchester. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Jill Slechter, nee Andrews; cherished daddy of Suzie; loving brother of Robert (Margie) Slechter and Edward (Rita) Slechter; fond brother in law of Sharon Andrews; proud uncle of Eddie (Lisa) Slechter, Scott (Dympna) Slechter, Robert (Jessica) Slechter and Christine (Michael) Slechter; great uncle of many nieces...
Roy Zitny
Apr 2, 2021
Roy Zitny, age 92 of Downers Grove, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Vlasta Zitny, nee Linhart; fond father of Christopher (Deborah) Zitny and Russell (Kathryn) Zitny; dear grandfather of Brooke (Patrick) McCarthy, Brett C. (Elizabeth) Zitny, Eric (Amy) Zitny and Kelly (Brian) Redding; great grandfather of Lily, Ethan, Marissa, Andi, Tatum, Charlotte and Max.
A Visitation...
Carol Galassi, Nee Kelly
Apr 1, 2021
Carol Galassi, nee Kelly, age 83, of Romeoville, formerly of La Grange Park. Loving wife of the late Bruno Galassi; loving mother of Christopher (Sabrina) Galassi; grandmother of Dominic and Gianna Galassi.
Services are private
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 W. 31 st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513
Interment...
Rev. Lorenz H. (Larry) De Vries
Apr 1, 2021
Rev. Lorenz H. (Larry) De Vries, age 89, of Indian Head Park, IL, passed away on April 1, 2021. Beloved husband for 64 years of Heather De Vries, nee Shanklin: loving father of Lisa (the late Mark) Workman, Thom (Nancy) De Vries, Mark (Ann) De Vries and Mary (Jeff) Kostos; devoted grandfather of Amy (Davin) Erickson, Mary (Doug) Spencer,...
Donna Marie Hinds
Mar 28, 2021
Donna Marie Hinds, age 89 of Burr Ridge, formerly of Kankakee, Champaign, Dixon Springs, Loveland, CO, Columbus, GA, Dothan, AL, Centennial, WY and Laramie, WY. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Dr. Frank Crossman Hinds, fond mother of Eric (Christine), Mark (Bobbie), and Matthew "Matt", dear grandmother of Heather Hinds, Hilary (Ian) Abbott, Andrew Hinds and Alan...
Franklin “Ralph” Koller
Mar 28, 2021
Franklin "Ralph" Koller, age 89, of Brookfield. Air Force Veteran. Past District Governor District 1-A Lions Clubs International. Beloved husband of the late Mildred "Millie" Koller, nee Chromicky; fond father of Kenneth Ralph (Terri) Koller and Katherine Ann (Joseph) Mrkvicka; grandfather of Kayla (Jon) Brehm, Kyle and the late Jenna Nicole; brother of the late Daniel (Carmela) Koller, Jr.;...
John C. Harrison
Mar 25, 2021
John C. Harrison, Age 74 of LaGrange Park, passed away on March 25, 2021 after 17 years with ALS disease. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Armitt Harrison and Daisy Harrison, nee Hope. Loving husband of 51 years to Arlene Harrison, nee Tonetti, loving father of sons Matthew and Mark; dear brother of Darlene Nelson and...
Betty Negoski, Nee Hawks
Mar 24, 2021
Betty Negoski, nee Hawks, age 80 of Oak Park. Beloved wife of Robert J. Negoski; fond mother of Peggy (Vince DiCola) Hugelier, Michael (Jackie) Hugelier, Tracy (Alex) Garcia and John (Tina) Hohmann; step mother of Jeanette Negoski; grandmother of Krystal (Kyle) Piotrowski, Gina Hugelier, Anthony Hugelier, Gabi (Chris Diaz) Hohmann, Alyssa (Gunner) Carlson, Rachele Garcia, Jessie Garcia, Michael Hugelier,...
John Zydek
Mar 22, 2021
John Zydek, age 74, of Countryside. Beloved husband of Kathleen Zydek, nee Greene; fond step father of Christopher E. (Casey) Schultz; grandfather of Mazie J. and Tyler; brother of Margaret Zydek, the late Ronald (Barbara) Zydek and the late Edward (Carole) Zydek; uncle of Steve DeGregorio, Christopher DeGregorio and Jessica DeGregorio.
Visitation Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from...
